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Roasted SeaBass over 'Batata' purée - Santaella, San Juan, PR
Santaella, San Juan, PR
Chef José Santaella - Santaella, San Juan, PR
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Santaella

4.7
4.7
3874 Reviews
$31 to $50
Puerto Rican

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
Chef José Santaella refined his culinary expertise with top chefs like Ferrán Adrià, Eric Ripert, and Gary Danko. His years of apprenticeships and a thriving catering career led to opening *Santaella* in Santurce’s La Placita Marketplace. The restaurant offers a rustic yet elegant atmosphere, with exposed brick walls, Edison lights, an indoor garden, and a stylish bar. Chef Santaella creatively combines local and international ingredients, crafting Puerto Rican nouvelle cuisine. The tapas-focused menu features favorites like ahi tuna skewers, goat cheese quesadillas, crab-topped ‘alcapurrias,’ and foie gras terrine with fruit jelly. Known for its vibrant ambiance, *Santaella* also boasts one of the island’s best cocktail bars, with expertly crafted drinks by its skilled mixologists. Praised as a culinary treasure in San Juan, *Santaella* impresses with "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "top-tier cocktails." Ideal for special events or memorable evenings, it’s a must-visit.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican, Contemporary Latin, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef José Santaella
  • Catering
    For Caterings, please contact: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218
  • Private party facilities
    For Group Dining Inquiries please visit our website at: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan
  • Cross street
    La Placita de Santurce
  • Parking details
    Santaella has valet parking thru Valera Parking ($10) and there are also two public, paid parkings nearby.
  • Public transit
    Stop #19. Bus lines: A5, B21, M3, B16
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Large Group Prix Fixe Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a delicious selection of dishes perfectly sized for your group. Select from a variety of dishes to create your custom Santaella 3-course prix fixe menu. Visit our menu section at santaellapr.com to view our group menu options or email us at reservations@santaellapr.com with any questions. Once booked, we will follow up with you to select desired menu. Group menus are required for parties of 11 or more guests. THIS EXPERIENCE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
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  • Rooftop Experience

    Multiple dates available
    Azotea by Santaella, perched above the famed Santaella Restaurant in San Juan’s Santurce district, is a chic rooftop bar and eatery that draws both locals and visitors. Its laid-back, open-air setting offers stunning cityscape and sunset views. The menu highlights Puerto Rican-inspired dishes with global touches, including fresh seafood, light, shareable plates, and inventive cocktails with local twists. Coupled with a curated wine and beer selection, lush décor, and lively music, Azotea creates a vibrant nightlife atmosphere perfect for romantic dates, group gatherings, or simply taking in the scenic backdrop. Sunday Menu on the Rooftop: https://www.josesantaella.com/menus/#azotea
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What 3,874 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Puerto Rican

  • Caribbean

    Most Booked

  • Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rican

  • Puerto Rico

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Santaella offers a vibrant dining experience in San Juan with "amazing food," "exceptional service," and a "beautiful ambiance." Renowned for its creative Puerto Rican cuisine, it features standout dishes like "ahi tuna" and "baked Alaska." Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "must-visit spot" for locals and tourists alike.
3,874 Reviews
  1. NELSON

    Caribbean3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fabulous, the escargots were delicious, alcapurrias very good, sea bass spectacular, everything was outstanding 10/10

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  2. StephenS VIP

    Dallas36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and very cool atmosphere. Right off the craziness of Placita de Santurce, but feels very removed the moment you step inside. Great cocktails - very inventive flavors and they made a great mocktail for our daughter. Tried several smaller dishes and 1 entree and all were excellent. Can’t miss dishes - salmon crudo, Brussels sprout salad, ahi tuna skewers, and the salmon entree. Will absolutely come back the next time we’re in PR.

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  3. April VIP

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place came highly recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint!

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  4. IsabelY VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A staple everytime I come to PR. Everything I’ve ever eaten is perfection. Best martinis, cocktails and the most incredible wine list. 10000/10. No notes. Complete slay.

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  5. Anita VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious from the drinks to the dessert! Not to miss!

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  6. Rachel VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a wonderful experience. Great menu, with delicious food and drinks .

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  7. Philip

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibe was great, very active location, good apps, amazing drinks, main course was a little bit disappointing with how good everything before it was. Overall great place and would go again 100%

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  8. MariaEmilia

    Ecuador2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular! Lo mejor que comimos en PR, y más allá de eso creo que es un restaurante de calidad y nivel en cualquier sitio del mundo. Los platos deliciosos y creativos, la atención excelente, el ambiente muy bueno y además está en una zona de la ciudad muy divertida.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible. Would go back every time we visit Puerto Rico

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  10. Duane

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Santaella is a must! This place is a total hidden gem for PR. Food was amazing and service was fantastic. Dinner lasted 2.5 hours and we had zero complaints across the board for every dish. The meal was very memorable top to bottom.

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FAQs

Santaella does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Santaella is rated 4.7 stars by 3874 OpenTable diners.

Santaella does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Santaella

219 Cll Canals, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

  • Cross street
    La Placita de Santurce
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican, Contemporary Latin, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Santaella has valet parking thru Valera Parking ($10) and there are also two public, paid parkings nearby.
  • Public transit
    Stop #19. Bus lines: A5, B21, M3, B16
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef José Santaella
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Caterings, please contact: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218
  • Private party facilities
    For Group Dining Inquiries please visit our website at: https://santaella.tripleseat.com/party_request/26218
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